Childhood and Education Journey of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carmelo Anthony. A timeline of key moments.

Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 19 seasons in the NBA. Anthony led Syracuse University to a national championship in 2003, earning the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Widely considered one of the NBA's premier scorers, his career is marked by his offensive prowess and achievements at both the collegiate and professional levels.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth

On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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1999: Growth Spurt

During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches, reaching a height of 6-foot-5-inch.

2000: Oak Hill Academy Championship

Oak Hill Academy won the USA Today 2000–01 high school championship.

2001: AAU Tournament Final Four

During the summer of 2001, Carmelo Anthony led an AAU Baltimore Select team to the Final Four of the Adidas Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2001: Baltimore Sun's Metro Player of the Year

In 2001, Carmelo Anthony was named The Baltimore Sun's metro player of the year, as well as Baltimore Catholic League player of the year.

2001: Oak Hill Academy Season

Oak Hill Academy entered the 2001–02 campaign boasting a 42-game winning streak.

2002: Syracuse University Season

Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University, during the 2002–03 season.

2002: McDonald's All-American Game

In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played in the McDonald's All-American Game, scoring 19 points and winning the Sprite Slam Jam dunk contest. He played alongside future New York Knicks teammates Raymond Felton and Amar'e Stoudemire.

2003: NCAA Tournament Title

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title.

2003: National Championship and Most Outstanding Player

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony, as a freshman playing college basketball for the Syracuse Orange, won a national championship and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

2004: Engagement to La La Vazquez

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony became engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez.

2004: Donation to Tsunami Relief

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts after the tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake.

2005: Appearance in Common's Music Video

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be" from the album Be.

2005: Donations for Points Scored and Syracuse University

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston and committed $3 million towards a basketball practice facility at Syracuse University, which will be named the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center.

December 14, 2006: Opening of Youth Development Center

On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore.

2006: Partnership with Hemelgarn Racing

In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing in the IndyCar Series season. The team dismantled after a crash in the Indy 500.

February 2, 2007: Minor Car Accident

On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J.R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident where neither player was injured. The car driven by Smith belonged to Anthony.

March 7, 2007: Birth of Son

On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, was born.

January 4, 2009: Broken Bone in Hand

On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers, opting for a splint and estimated a recovery time of three to four weeks.

July 10, 2010: Marriage to La La Vazquez

On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married Alani "La La" Vazquez at Cipriani's in New York City, with the ceremony filmed for the VH1 reality series La La's Full Court Wedding.

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2010: Sister's Death

In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's sister, Michelle, passed away.

2012: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Spin-off Comic Character

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony had guest appearances as a comic character in the Amazing Adventures spin-off comics to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series.

2012: Guest Star on Nurse Jackie

In spring 2012, Carmelo Anthony guest starred in several episodes of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie.

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2013: Appearance in Chinese Film Amazing

In 2013, Carmelo Anthony, along with Dwight Howard and Scottie Pippen, appeared in the Chinese film Amazing, a joint venture between the NBA and Shanghai Film Group Corporation.

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2014: Cameo Appearance in Sons of Anarchy

In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of the FX series Sons of Anarchy.

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2015: Founded Puerto Rico FC

In 2015, Carmelo Anthony founded the North American Soccer League expansion club Puerto Rico FC.

2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Appearance

In 2016, Carmelo Anthony had guest appearances in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, including the action film.

2016: Separation from La La

Shortly after the end of the 2016-17 regular season, it was reported that La La had moved out of the couple's apartment and the two were living separately.